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September 14, 2024
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania voters could have their mail-in ballots thrown out if they do not write accurate dates on envelopes they use to return them under a state Supreme Court ruling issue...
Monessen fire extinguished quickly
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September 13, 2024
No injuries were reported in a Monessen house fire Thursday afternoon. Monessen Municipal Fire Chief Delmar Hepple said two people lived in the house at 402 Second St., but no one was home during the ...
Mon Valley Paws to host Paws in the Park Saturday
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 13, 2024
Mon Valley Paws will host its annual Paws in the Park Saturday at the Monessen City Park walking track. It serves as a fundraiser for the organization, which helps four-legged friends in the Mon Valle...
Allenport couple charged with child endangerment
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 13, 2024
An Allenport couple was arrested for child endangerment after a 2-year-old girl went missing from their home in the middle of the night last month and sparked an hours-long search. The child’s mother,...
Efforts underway to save Charleroi plant
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 13, 2024
The company announced last week that it plans to shut down the facility by the end of the year. It’s not over until it’s over. Last week, Anchor Hocking — the current maker of Corelle, Pyrex and Corni...
Three employees placed on unpaid leave of absence
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MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
September 13, 2024
The move was based on their alleged failure to report a child sex abuse case. Three McKeesport Area School District employees have been placed on unpaid leave of absence following disciplinary hearing...
Councilman Tommy Thompson resigns in Donora
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 13, 2024
He didn’t explain the decision in his resignation letter. Donora council accepted the resignation of council Vice President Tommy Thompson during Thursday’s meeting. The vote was 5-1 with President Ci...
Hoffman remembered as dedicated advocate for the environment
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 13, 2024
Elizabeth Township commissioners held a moment of silence for her at their last meeting. An environmental advocate and longtime Democratic volunteer in Elizabeth Township is being remembered by reside...
Penn Highlands Mon Valley dedicates plaque to honor former auxiliary president
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September 13, 2024
Arlene Haney, who passed away June 2, 2024, helped raise thousands of dollars for the hospital’s auxiliary. For the MVI In 2020, when COVID-19 began to spread throughout the Mon Valley region, the Aux...
YMCA promotes unity with Welcoming Week
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 13, 2024
Events are planned through next Sunday to show off the facility and unite the local community. The Mon Valley YMCA is one big, happy family — and they want everyone to be part of it. Starting today, t...
Politics
September 13, 2024
HOW DO PRESIDENTIAL candidates prepare for a debate? Former president and GOP nominee Donald Trump’s team claimed he didn’t do formal debate prep, but reports also say he sharpened his question-and-an...
Anti-immigrant sentiment is nothing new
Politics
September 13, 2024
Being of Irish Catholic descent, I’ve always been basically pro-immigrant. All eight of my great-grandparents were born in that country, and my family taught me to consider myself “Irish” before Ameri...
Light instead of darkness
Politics
September 13, 2024
During his debate with Kamala Harris, a flustered and frustrated Donald Trump blurted out, “She is Biden.” Harris responded calmly: “Clearly, I am not Joe Biden. And I am certainly not Donald Trump.” ...
9/11 MEMORIAL RUN IN MONONGAHELA
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September 12, 2024
Adam Resosky of New Eagle runs across the Monongahela bridge, officially known as the General Carl E. Vuono Bridge, carrying a U.S. flag on the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Resosky ran ...
Monongahela supports main street facade project
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
September 12, 2024
The Monongahela Main Street Program is hoping for a share of county gaming revenue money to give back to city businesses. Four buildings recently received a facelift on Main Street in Monongahela, and...
Penguin Project at Mon River Arts to debut ‘Peter Pan Jr.’ tonight
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 12, 2024
The Penguin Project at Mon River Arts is preparing to debut “Peter Pan Jr.” tonight and they’re hoping to give their audience a magical and thrilling show. The play is being staged by the local chapte...
McKeesport’s Kane Center to host annual Fun Walk
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
September 12, 2024
The Kane Foundation was formed to raise private funds to enhance the quality of life for residents at Kane Community Living Centers. The Kane Foundation will host the 13th annual Joan Burns Fun Walk 4...
Charleroi approves $73K increase in police force budget
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 12, 2024
Each of the participating communities that comprise the Charleroi Regional Police Department agreed to increase annual allocations. Charleroi Council unanimously agreed to increase the borough’s annua...
Renovations continue at EF middle, high schools
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 12, 2024
Elizabeth Forward Superintendent Keith Konyk updated the school board at Wednesday’s agenda meeting. Elizabeth Forward School District Superintendent Keith Konyk gave updates about construction at bot...